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R526 NBV

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 NBV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,589 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reserve travel just passing

nearside washer jet has only one nozzle working

windscreen scored at nearside

Fail 15 Apr 2008 101,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reserve travel just passing

nearside washer jet has only one nozzle working

oil leak at oil filter area

windscreen scored at nearside

Pass 2 May 2007 93,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 82,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 82,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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R526 NBV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R526 NBV registered?

R526 NBV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R526 NBV safe to buy?

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